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💜 CareBerry (http://www.Ceider.org): Supporting caregivers, dementia, alzheimer’s & science.💡Tools, tips, & research participation to empower lives.
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💉 Flu Shots & Alzheimer’s Risk: An authoritative position Repost this important finding! ✔️ A large US study of over 2 million patients (65+) found that those who received a flu vaccine had a 40% lower risk of developing Alzheimer's over 4 years compared to the unvaccinated…
🚨This 2025 study found that people in jobs with high exposure to extremely low-frequency magnetic fields (ELF-MF)—had a 40% higher risk of developing dementia (all cause or vascular, but not Alzheimer's ) compared to those not exposed. Surprisingly , this was one of the…
A personal note: When my mom, “Nene,” was diagnosed with dementia, she asked through tears, “Why me?” I didn’t have an answer—so I founded The Dementia League. As a nonprofit with a 100% volunteer board, we share trustworthy research findings to empower others with the…
Family Dementia Care: An Increasing Challenge Nearly 4 in 10 extended families in the U.S. have an older relative with dementia. As cases rise, more families are taking on caregiving roles. The need for informed, supportive dementia care is more urgent than ever. Repost to raise…
💡Brain & Walk Connection🔬 Looking at how we walk could reveal clues about our brain health!🧠👣 A new study finds the way we walk (gait variability) is linked to the size of our brain's gray matter. This, in turn, affects our cognitive abilities as we age. Deeper understanding…
🚨 Urgent: Gabapentin and Dementia Risk New research finds adults with chronic pain who received ≥6 gabapentin prescriptions had a 29% higher risk of dementia and 85% higher risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) over 10 years. Risk doubles among 18–64‑year‑olds and rises with…
⚠️ The Rising Dangers of AI for Seniors & Dementia Communities: Ai-generated video attached Ai scams are evolving fast—and those with dementia, MCI, and older adults will be the first targeted. These scams are indistinguishable from reality. Deepfake videos, cloned voices, and…
🧠 Want to hear about brain & memory studies you can join? Sign up—no pressure, just opportunities! ✅ Trusted researchers ✅ IRB-approved & HIPAA-safe ✅ All ages welcome ✅ Stay in the loop on cool studies 🔗 ceider.org/research-parti… #BrainHealth #Memory #EndALZ…
Does your Loved One have a favorite song or musician that helps them to enjoy the moment?
Good evening caregivers! Dementia tip: Use warm LED bulbs (2500K–3500K) in the evening to mimic sunset and support melatonin. Cooler (brighter white or blueish) lights can disrupt sleep and increase agitation. Soften the light, soothe the night. #DementiaCare #SleepTips
If you could go back 20 years, which health factor would you change?
Post a picture about what dementia means to you. No people and no words.
Repost if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed caring for someone with dementia. Repost if you’ve wondered: Could we have stopped it sooner? Repost if you wish more people understood the pain—theirs and yours. You are not alone. Follow us. Help us spread awareness. #Dementia…
Be Aware: 🔭 Early signs of frontotemporal dementia - "behavioral variant " (sometimes called "bvFTD" in research) often look like personality changes, not memory loss: – Socially inappropriate behavior – Apathy & lack of motivation – Loss of empathy – Delusions (cheating…
My mother received inconsistent care post diagnosis. My father was basically alone without a coherent medical support network in town. Has anyone else experienced this?
Up to 85% of people living with #dementia may not receive post-diagnosis care alzint.org/news-events/ne… via @AlzDisInt #Alzheimers
These are modifiable midlife (ages 45-65) dementia risk factors—change them, change your future: 🔈 Hearing loss (2x risk, wear hearing aids) 🧠 Head injury (↑ 60–280% ~severity) 🍷 Heavy alcohol use (↑ ~20–40%) 💉 Hypertension (↑ ~60%) ⚖️ Obesity (↑ ~30%) 💊…
Being bilingual probably delays the onset of dementia by 4-5 years, but probably does not prevent its development. This 2023 meta analysis explains why. Follow us for more! doi.org/10.3233/JAD-23…
White boards can be very effective to help remind your loved one where they are and what is happening.
My father has hearing loss and dementia. Got him a white board to communicate. This was when he thought he was at someone else's house and wanted to go home.
Having both depression + being a genetic APOE e4 carrier = a 5-6x higher incidence of dementia, compared to not being depressed and not having this gene. The combo was especially risky when depression symptoms included worthlessness or suicidal thoughts. read:…